Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Specific Tasks:
1. Provide technical support and supervision for the finalization of SM radio programme Series One:
• Recruit writer or writers to complete Series One scripts
• Provide creative and technical advice and supervision to contracted writer(s) for completion of Series One scripts for serial drama and complementary features
• Support recruitment of radio production company and provide creative and technical inputs for production of 26 pre-recorded programmes for Series One
• Design Series
• One field-tests activities; support implementation; assess results and recommend needed changes
2. Work closely with TASAF to develop distribution plans for radio equipment and group toolkits and record-keeping systems for same. Support TASAF to design system for trouble-shooting common equipment problems / radio repairs.
3. Support TASAF in the formation of groups: carry out mapping of eligible households using universal register of beneficiaries; create SM site profiles; Design and develop simple guideline for formation of SM groups; Support TASAF to ensure membership recordkeeping systems are in place / database of members created.
4. Analyze training needs of TASAF cadres and produce training outline and content for simple training materials.
5. Develop launch plan and supporting communication materials for series one and support launch implementation
6. Provide technical support for development of Series Two and Three radio programme content:
• Develop TOR for individual writer or company to develop radio scripts for total 78 thirty-minute programmes (series 2 and 3) comprising serial drama and complementary features.
• Develop creative brief for contractor to ensure continuity of characters and key storylines from Series One; provide creative and technical script advice and supervision through completion of Series Two and Three scripts for serial drama & complementary features (78 programmes)
• Develop ToR for company for production of 78 pre-recorded radio programmes for series 2 and 3
• Provide creative and technical inputs for production of Series Two and Three
• Design field-tests activities for series two and three; support implementation; assess results and recommend needed changes
7. Develop content for print materials for SM members toolkit for radio listening: updated branding kit, radio care and operation instruction card, radio dust cover / carrying bag, group register, pen, membership cards, visual aide memoire for key messages.
8. Provide creative and technical inputs to graphic designer to produce final materials
9. Develop ToR for ICT monitoring and interactive radio partner; advise on selection of same; Work with contractor to ensure design, development and testing of effective system to meet needs of SM / TASAF ; ongoing analysis and application of findings to improve programme quality / effectiveness
10. Provide technical support and inputs to SM evaluation research team.
11. Support TASAF to develop field monitoring plan and tools for use by field cadres; provide technical support for monitoring and analysis; make recommendations for correction / improved implementation.
12. Document the process and lessons that led to successful transition from UNICEF funded project into a fully integrated and funded national program (12 – 15 pages).

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• At least 15 years’ professional experience in strategic communication, including Social and Behavior Change well as advocacy and public information; research experience related to strategic communication, including experience designing, implementation and monitoring of broader national SBC radio programs interventions; experience using qualitative methods in large-scale complex research designs especially relevant; developing creative concepts and supervising creative production
• Demonstrated leadership in designing SBC radio programs and community lead initiatives in developing country context, preferably in Africa region
• MA degree in a related subject area such as communication, anthropology, community psychology, social marketing, instructional design; interdisciplinary work is especially relevant
• Strong conceptual, writing and analytic skills
• Experience of working within the framework of social protection programmes preferred.

Payment schedule.
Payments will be made upon submission and acceptance of the specified deliverables in the table above under section TASKS, DELIVERABLE AND TIME FRAME. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

Methodology
This assignment shall be conducted in the period of one year, both remotely and in country depending on the deliverables.

Assessment / selection process and methods
• Evaluations: The applicant should submit both technical and financial proposal which clearly stipulate how the work will be conducted. The Financial Proposal should include all costs of this assignment including fee, travel costs, accommodation as UNICEF will not pay any DSA.
• Proposals will be both technically and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The financial part will carry 25% showing the proposed budget breakdown of consultancy cost for each deliverable (fees, travels and accommodation) and eventual total consultancy cost.
• Technical proposal will be evaluated on the following the criteria:
• Years of expertise experience
• Academic qualifications
• Specialized expertise
• Relevant Experience

Medical evacuation coverage.
The consultant will be required to submit the proof of medical/Health Insurance with medical evacuation coverage.

Reporting
The consultant will work under the supervision of the Chief WASH.

Location & duration
The consultancy is based in Dar es salaam and a consultant will work remotely and at TASAF field locations. The consultancy will cover a period of 160 working days from December 2022 – November 2023 whereby 60 percent in Tanzania and 40 percent remotely.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).  

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: 03 Nov 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 09 Nov 2022 E. Africa Standard Time

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 168

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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